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Cruzin Cooler: Coolest scooter in town
We have to admit, lugging around a cooler full of bevereages is not fun for lazy people like us. The Cruzin Cooler, however, let's us ride that cooler across the parking lot at speeds up to 15 mph. While the Cruizin Cooler might look like a backyard project, it ain't. The scooter features four gas or electric powerplants to choose from, any of which will still allow the transportation of 24+ cans and a bag of ice. It features pneumatic tires and disc brakes, is chain driven, has retractable foot pegs and a built-in cup holder on the cooler's lid so you can drink on the go. Various colors are available and prices range from $349 for the 50-300XE powered by a 300 watt electric motor to $499 for the range topping 50-39XG powered by a 39cc four-stroke gas engine with a range of 30 miles. They even offer the Coolagon, an unpowered trailer/wagon with greater storage capacity that hitches to the back of the Cruzin Cooler. We wouldn't have believed the existence of these things if we hadn't seen one at the Woodward Dream Cruise this year with our own eyes.
(Follow the jump to check out the Cruzin Cooler brochure)
[Source: Cruzin Cooler via Ubergizmo via Foursprung]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
walt525tour 7:06PM (8/22/2006)
Next thing you know they'll have a nascar version with beer sponsor decals plastered on the side.
I can just see it now, instead of all the DUI's who have lost their drivers licenses riding bikes they'll be on one of these.
Are they street legal? Would you get in even more trouble if you got stopped drunk driving it with your licensed revoked.
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PanAsianBiz 7:49PM (8/22/2006)
Are you kidding me? This thing is for real? Have people really become so lazy that they can't carry a cooler around anymore?? I think I've seen just about everything now!
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Lee 10:09PM (8/22/2006)
That guy bears a creepy resemblance to Chevy Chase.
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susan 11:03PM (8/22/2006)
This is really an amazing innovation. I think I need this. My daughters would really love this.
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Jaymez 11:14PM (8/22/2006)
How long before someone gets pulled over for DWI?
This would be great at race tracks. Some of those lots are friggin' huge. I can't see many other venues, such as sports parks or concert arenas, putting up with this kind of thing, though.
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Blind 11:56PM (8/22/2006)
haha oh man! thats so awesome.
If summer wasnt ending i'd buy one ;)
http://www.carchops.com
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Vchung 2:03AM (8/23/2006)
It really does look like Chevy Chase.
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DPC car videos 5:27AM (8/23/2006)
Going to order one of there for when I go to a game or a car event:)
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Gil 6:12AM (8/23/2006)
o_0
I simply can't believe someone would invest so much money into such a thing.
I mean look at the manufacturing page:
http://www.cruzincooler.com/china.htm
How the hell did they fund that?
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elektrik 6:36AM (8/23/2006)
it's vey amazing. 15 mph is very good speeed to tour around.
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ScottyC 8:15AM (8/23/2006)
I actually rode one of these at my friends bar a week ago. What a blast. This thing gets noticed like crazy while tailgating at football games too.
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amp 10:15AM (8/23/2006)
I just saw one of these Monday crusing down Woodward. I thought he just made it himself, guess I was wrong.
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G Fendley 2:37PM (8/23/2006)
Made in China....... therefore, thanks but NO thanks.
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G Fendley 2:38PM (8/23/2006)
Made in China? Thanks, but NO thanks.
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Richard Warren 3:12PM (8/23/2006)
Cool!
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Mike 4:20PM (8/23/2006)
LOL, i agree about the chevy chase thing. I could definately see Clark Griswald riding one of these things around on one of his vacations.
I wonder how well the cooling works on these coolers though. Think about it, the engine is stuffed inside the cooler, and although the ad does say the cooler can hold 24 12oz cans plus ice i'd assume that the heat generated from the gas engine (if you pick that model) would melt the ice and warm the cola pretty quickly. Maybe they should advertise this as a coffee warmer rather than a cooler?
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Electric Scooters Guy 7:34PM (8/29/2006)
Yeah, this electric scooter cooler thing is for real. I've seen it around before under another manufacturer's name as well. If you popped open a cold one, put it in the cooler, then took off down the road, I wonder if you could get tagged for an open container...
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Laura 1:29AM (8/31/2006)
I wanna get one of this. This is really awesome.
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David Counter 8:47PM (9/20/2006)
My friend had one of these at a bbq not that long ago. Good fun after a few beers!
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Cooler Dude 9:00AM (1/29/2008)
This Cooler is for real: check this out!
Fastest cooler on the planet
• Functional cooler with drain
• 13 miles per hour top speed, 10 mile range
• 4-6 hour charge time, 4-6 hour ave. run time
• Holds 24 cans and 8 pound bag of ice
• Trailer hitch, train wagons together
• 300 Watt weighs 65 pounds
• 500 Watt weighs 75 pounds
• Drink holder, drink access lid
• Steel reinforced internal frame
• Lock & protective cover available
• Easily fits in the trunk of most cars
• Aluminum rims, ball bearing wheels
• 120 day warranty, toll-free tech support
• Disc brake, air pneumatic inflatable tires
• Removable seat with backrest is available
• Aircraft aluminum and stainless steel design
• All parts available with picture and price online
• No heat transfer from battery to cooler compartment
• Assorted colors: red, white, blue, black, yellow, green
• Rechargeable on-board batteries with auto-off charger
• Plug charger into any 110 outlet or a car power-inverter
• Spring-loaded retractable foot pegs with elastic cap ties
• Remove our decal and customize with your favorite team!
• Electronic variable speed control, sealed lead-acid batteries
• 0-degree turn radius, motorcycle reverse; push with your feet
• Adjustable handle bars, detachable throttle and brake handles
• 500 Watt has a 300 pound weight capacity, tested to 520 pounds
• 500 Watt will do 0 to 13 faster than the 300 Watt, both do 13 mph
• 300 Watt is intended for a 180 pound rider or less, and goes 13 mph
• 500 Watt has greater towing capacity, up to 600 lbs. and goes 13 mph
• Easy set-up & breakdown for storage, an emergency tool kit is included
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